Beurre Blanc

Name: Beurre Blanc
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 8 tbsp cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes; 2 shallots, finely minced; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1/4 cup white wine vinegar; 2 tbsp heavy cream; 1/4 tsp kosher salt; 1/8 tsp white pepper

A classic French white butter sauce made by emulsifying cold butter into a shallot and white wine reduction. Silky, tangy, and elegant - the perfect accompaniment to fish and vegetables.

25 minMediumServes 6160 cal/serving

FrenchSauceStovetopStandardLow CarbGluten-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSoy-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

8 tbsp cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes
2 shallots, finely minced
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
2 tbsp heavy cream
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/8 tsp white pepper

Instructions

1

In a small heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine 2 finely minced shallots, 1/2 cup dry white wine, and 1/4 cup white wine vinegar.
2

Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and reduce until only about 2-3 tablespoons of liquid remain, about 5-7 minutes.
3

Add 2 tbsp heavy cream and reduce by half, about 1 minute.
4

Reduce heat to low - the pan should be warm but not hot enough to boil.
5

Begin adding 8 tbsp cut into cubes cold unsalted butter one or two cubes at a time, whisking constantly after each addition.
6

Continue until all the butter is incorporated and the sauce is glossy and thick enough to coat a spoon.
7

Season with 1/4 tsp kosher salt and 1/8 tsp white pepper. Strain and serve immediately.

Questions

Can I make Beurre Blanc dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 8 tbsp cold unsalted butter, cut into cubes, 2 tbsp heavy cream. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed; the cream for full-fat coconut milk or an oat cooking cream. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Beurre Blanc keep?

Refrigerated in a sealed jar, it keeps four to five days. Dairy sauces separate when frozen; reheat gently with a splash of milk instead of freezing.

Can I halve or double Beurre Blanc?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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